Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace)
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Remove
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
![Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-01472F47-9523-4423-9283-7D5FCB40F645-online_small.jpg)
![Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-8F14AC62-D8A9-4AEB-ACA9-2E0247061339-online_small.jpg)
- Insert two small flat-blade screwdrivers into the holes at the back of
the steering wheel to compress the spring clip simultaneously, and then
remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.
![Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace)](images/books/1773/GUID-391643A3-4FBD-46B8-B224-C2201624C340-online_small.jpg)
- Disconnect the driver airbag electrical connector from the steering
wheel, and then remove the airbag from the vehicle.
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Install
- Make sure that the lower horn bracket is properly secured to the
steering wheel.
- Connect the driver airbag electrical connector to the steering wheel.
- Fully press the driver airbag into the steering wheel so that the spring
clip attaches the airbag to the steering wheel.
- Connect 12v power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Use Toolbox to update the vehicle firmware.
- In Toolbox, type "VCLEFT" in the search field.
- In Toolbox, click "TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_X_SWC", and then select Run.
- In Toolbox, click "TEST-PYRO_RCM_X_DAB-STAGE- 1", and then select Run.
- In Toolbox, click "TEST-PYRO_RCM_X_DAB-STAGE- 2", and then select Run.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
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Warning: This procedure was derived from pre-production
computer models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and
cautions might be missing. Follow safety requireme
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements a
Remove
Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel
- Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove
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Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components.
Remove
Remove
Install
Install the underhood storage unit clips (3x) on the new LH front
fender.
Note: Replace any broken or damaged clips.
Install the headlight grommet on the new LH front fender.
Position the LH cowl screen carrier bracket on the new LH front fender,
and then install the cli